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James Scobey Steps Down as CISO of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

James Scobey has announced his departure from his role as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effective Friday, October 11 according to a post over on his LinkedIn. Scobey, who held the position since August 2022 and previously served as the SEC’s Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Director of Cybersecurity Operations, reflected on his time at the Commission, expressing gratitude for his colleagues and the agency’s focus on digital transformation.

With many years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, Scobey’s leadership contributed to significant advancements at the SEC, particularly under the guidance of David Bottom, the agency’s Chief Information Officer. He highlighted the importance of the collaborative efforts of civil servants and contractors, noting the challenges and successes they faced together.

Before his role at the SEC, Scobey co-founded S2i2, Inc., and served as President and CEO of SigmaCyber, demonstrating his deep expertise in managing technological initiatives and cybersecurity operations. He holds a Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance from The George Washington University and both a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Scobey did not disclose his next career move but hinted at an announcement on Tuesday. His departure marks the end of an era of digital transformation at the SEC, but his future role in the cybersecurity industry is eagerly anticipated.

Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon
Matt Seldon, BSc., is an Editorial Associate with HSToday. He has over 20 years of experience in writing, social media, and analytics. Matt has a degree in Computer Studies from the University of South Wales in the UK. His diverse work experience includes positions at the Department for Work and Pensions and various responsibilities for a wide variety of companies in the private sector. He has been writing and editing various blogs and online content for promotional and educational purposes in his job roles since first entering the workplace. Matt has run various social media campaigns over his career on platforms including Google, Microsoft, Facebook and LinkedIn on topics surrounding promotion and education. His educational campaigns have been on topics including charity volunteering in the public sector and personal finance goals.

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